Flight from your hometown to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen.
Arrival at Oslo International Airport and transfer to the hotel by pre-arranged taxi. Remainder of the day at leisure. Accommodation.Note:Hotel rooms will be available from 3:00 PM. If your flight arrives before this time, you can leave your bags in the hotel's luggage room and explore the city on your own.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time in the Norwegian capital, an excellent opportunity to explore some of the city's highlights on your own, such as Frogner Park with its Vigeland sculpture complex, City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the modern Opera House. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Evenes. Arrival and unassisted shared transfer (*) to the Harstad/Evenes or Sortland areas. Your new guide will be waiting at the hotel to welcome you and provide information about the following day's schedule. Dinner and overnight stay.
(*)Please note that this shared transfer service may take some time to meet up with other passengers arriving on other flights.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time in the Norwegian capital, an excellent opportunity to explore some of Oslo's most iconic sites on your own, such as Frogner Park with the Vigeland sculpture complex, City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the modern Opera House. At the prearranged time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Evenes. Upon arrival, self-guided transfer to the Harstad/Evenes or Sortland areas will follow. Your new tour guide will welcome you at the hotel and brief you on the next day's schedule and activities. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note:Shared transfers may involve a short wait until passengers from other flights join you.
Breakfast at the hotel. We will then take a tour of the impressive Lofoten Islands, dominated by majestic snow-capped peaks reflected in the waters of the sea. Separated from the mainland by the Vestfjord, these islands form a 150-kilometer-long chain, dotted with islets and small bays that are home to charming fishing villages. Cod fishing is their main economic activity, and it is common to see it being dried in the open air to become the famous "stockfish," a highly valued product exported especially to Spain and other countries.
In the afternoon, we will board the emblematic Hurtigruten cruise ship to begin a two-night voyage. The journey begins in the picturesque town of Svolvær and will take us south, sailing between fjords, mountains, and coastal villages enveloped in the unique Arctic atmosphere. Accommodation on board in interior cabins, with breakfast included.
Breakfast on board. At dawn, the ship will cross the iconic Arctic Circle, beginning its voyage along the Helgeland coast, known for its spectacular scenery of mountains, fjords, and iconic granite formations. This route offers a unique opportunity to experience Norway from a privileged perspective. During the journey between Svolvær and Trondheim, the cruise will make brief stops at various ports, allowing you to experience the daily life of coastal communities and admire the natural surroundings. Although most stops are short, between 15 and 60 minutes, some offer enough time to leave the ship, take a walk, and explore a little more. Additionally, in certain ports, you can book optional excursions directly on board. This combination of sailing and regular stops is what makes the Hurtigruten experience so authentic and special. Accommodation on board in interior cabins, with breakfast included.
Breakfast on board. Arrival in Trondheim, Norway's third largest city. We'll take a brief sightseeing tour with our tour guide, highlighting the beautiful Romanesque-Gothic Nidaros Cathedral (exterior). Afterward, we'll continue our journey to the hotel located in the Molde/Kristiansund area, traveling along the spectacular Atlantic Road, a single-track road built practically on the ocean, between islands and reefs. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Geiranger, where we will travel part of the famous Troll Trail, known for its impressive hairpin bends, which we will enjoy from our bus (subject to road conditions and driving times; in case of closure, an alternative route will be planned). We will also pass the spectacular Eagle Road, which offers a unique panoramic view of the Geirangerfjord. There, we will embark on a cruise along this fjord, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered the most beautiful and spectacular in Norway, with numerous waterfalls cascading down both sides of the mountains. During the tour, we will stop to admire the Boyabreen glacier. After the cruise, we will continue to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Bergen through beautiful landscapes, with a short ferry crossing across the Sognefjord, Norway's largest fjord. Upon arrival in Bergen, the country's former capital and a prominent port of the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages, we will take a guided tour of the city. We will visit its main points of interest, such as the picturesque Hanseatic Quarter of Bryggen (a World Heritage Site), Maria Church, Håkon Fortress, and the famous fish market. At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time until your transfer to the airport via Flybus shuttle service.
Flight from Bergen Flesland Airport to your hometown.
Ground Services:
Flights:
-Guaranteed departures from 2 passengers.
-Luggage during the tour: A maximum of 1 suitcase of 20 kg per passenger and 1 handbag of up to 10 kg is allowed. Access could be denied to those who exceed these limits, or passengers would have to assume the high costs of additional luggage.
-People with reduced mobility: Many places included in this program, hotels and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs, please consult and notify us before making the reservation. Any additional costs for assistance required throughout the tour will be borne by the client.
-Accommodation: In Northern Europe, there is no official star classification for hotels. We work with standard establishments, with functional and simple decoration and services. The rooms are usually smaller than the international average and it is rare for them to have air conditioning, all have a private bathroom and window.
-Possible changes in accommodation: if for any of the departures it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels, an alternative will be offered to the client within the same contracted category.
-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival at your trip, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.
-Free time: during free time clients do not have access to transportation or a local guide.
-Possible change of route: our representative in Scandinavia has the full right to modify the program for the benefit of the client or for reasons of force majeure without missing any of the visits scheduled.
-Checked baggage on flights: In the event of loss of baggage by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing due to lost or broken luggage.
-Consumer withdrawal: the tour is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refund or discount for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical, flight schedules or other events.
-Behavior during the trip: in the event that a passenger's attitude endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group or at the hotels, they will be forced to leave the tour without any type of discount or refund for the services they cannot enjoy.
-Credit card: generally, hotels require the passenger to have a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to provide telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Currency and payments: Foreign currencies are rarely accepted in these countries. ATMs are available almost everywhere, even in rural areas. Cards are widely accepted, even for small purchases. The use of cash is becoming less common.
-Personal documentation and entry requirements for the different countries visited: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit to the country they are traveling to, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, entry, and vaccination regulations vary from country to country and are subject to change at short notice and without prior notice.
This program is geared toward adults and may be tiring for children under 7, which may make families and other passengers uncomfortable. We recommend avoiding traveling with young children. We also do not guarantee child seats or supports on transportation, and parents must provide them or cover the cost if available.
Published child prices apply to children ages 7-11, sharing a room with two adults. Children 12 and older pay as adults.
-Climate: In these latitudes, the weather is constantly changing, so dressing in layers is best. This way, you can adjust your clothing according to the temperature. Don't forget to bring a warm jacket, raincoat or umbrella, and comfortable rain shoes. Even in summer, evenings and nights, especially in the mountains, can be chilly.
-Meals: Nordic meals are based on pork, salmon, red meat, fish, or chicken, with sauces, onions, and garlic. They are often accompanied by boiled potatoes and berry jam. Bread is eaten more for breakfast than for lunch or dinner. In places with few options, meals are included in the program;
where not, the guide will recommend alternatives. Meal prices in the Nordic countries are high, and in some cases, stops for meals are made in areas with limited options and little time due to the distances involved, so it is advisable to bring a snack. The quality of service in restaurants is often below expectations compared to other destinations.
-Guide: The accompanying guide joins the tour from the afternoon of arrival or the following morning. Their role is to ensure an organized experience, coordinating the itinerary, logistics, and schedules with drivers, accommodations, and restaurants. They also assist travelers with problem-solving and provide practical information about the destination, although they do not delve into the local history or culture.
-On the bus: The region is characterized by its unique geography, which influences the adaptation of its inhabitants and the layout of roads with bridges, tunnels, and ferries. This means that caution is required when driving and travel times are longer than in other destinations. Itineraries include long days of driving with regular stops. The guides provide commentary that enriches the trip. Although the buses don't have functioning restrooms, rest stops are made.
-Tipping: On tours with an escorted guide and bus, it's common to leave a tip as recognition for the guide and driver's good work. There's no set amount, but it's a nice way to show your appreciation.
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